In a large bowl, combine flours, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Add butter. Cut in using
2 knives or a pastry blender until crumbly. Stir in currants. Make a well in the center.

In a small bowl, beat egg until frothy. Stir in 2/3 cup milk. Pour into well in dry ingredients.
Stir with a fork to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead 8 to 10
times. Divide into 2 equal pieces.